π STRAWBERRY BOMBS π
An explosion of sweetness in every bite β fluffy, golden dough filled with strawberry magic!
π Introduction
Strawberry Bombs are the kind of treat that instantly makes hearts flutter. Imagine biting into a warm, soft doughnut-like pastry and discovering a burst of juicy, sweet strawberry filling inside. These delightful bombs are fried to golden perfection, rolled in sugar, and filled with luscious jam or fresh strawberry cream. Whether you serve them at a party, as a surprise for your love, or just to brighten your day, one thing’s for sure β donβt lose this recipe. Itβs a keeper.
π Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 300 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 45 g (ΒΌ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 7 g (1 packet) dry yeast
- 140 ml (β cup) warm milk (not hot)
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
For Frying:
- Neutral oil (vegetable or canola) for deep frying
For Filling:
- Strawberry jam or fresh strawberry cream
- Optional: diced fresh strawberries for extra texture
For Coating:
- Granulated sugar for rolling
π§βπ³ Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes, until foamy.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add in the egg, melted butter, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8β10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1Β½ hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Bombs: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small balls (about golf ball size). Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30β45 minutes.
- Fry: Heat oil in a deep pot to 170Β°C (340Β°F). Carefully lower in the dough balls a few at a time. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2β3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sugar Coat: While still warm, roll each bomb in granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Fill: Using a piping bag fitted with a narrow nozzle, poke a hole in each bomb and pipe in your strawberry filling.
𧬠History & Formation
Inspired by classic European Berliner-style doughnuts and Italian bomboloni, these Strawberry Bombs fuse traditional baking with fruity elegance. Born in kitchens where love meets sugar, these sweets have evolved into modern delights found in patisseries from Paris to New York β but making them at home brings a special magic.
The recipe itself is deceptively simple, formed by the union of humble ingredients β flour, milk, yeast β elevated by the richness of butter and the romance of strawberries. A dish once reserved for Sunday feasts or village fairs, now easily recreated in your own kitchen.
β€οΈ Conclusion & Lovers of the Bombs
Whether youβre baking for a partner, your family, your friends, or just yourself β Strawberry Bombs are love wrapped in dough. Theyβre perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, brunches, or cozy evenings in. Kids adore them, sweethearts crave them, and foodies worship them.
If your lover enjoys strawberries, this dessert may just win their heart all over again. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and a kiss.
π«Ά Final Note (Methods & Lovers)
- For Lovers: Write a sweet message and tuck it into the plate before serving. Let the strawberry center be the metaphor for your love β soft, sweet, and surprising.
- Method Tip: Want a lighter version? Bake instead of frying at 180Β°C (350Β°F) for 12β15 minutes, then fill and sugar them after.
- Flavor Variations: Add lemon zest to the dough, or swap strawberry for raspberry, custard, or Nutella.
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